Anita Louise Gallagher
Anita Louise Gallagher was born on October 12, 1947, in Takoma Park, Maryland, a daughter of William and Fern (Marsden) Hisey. She was a 1966 graduate of Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. On June 12, 1966, Anita married Kenneth Robert Gallagher in Lincoln, Nebraska, embracing the life and role of a military wife. Ken…
Read MoreBOB REYNOLDS
Robert Lee “Bob” Reynolds, 91, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 12, 1934, in Raytown, Missouri, the son of Russell Raymond and Marie Genevieve (Wimmer) Reynolds. He departed this life Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home. Bob was a 1952 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. On October 21, 1954, he was united in…
Read MoreMichael Shane Zvacek
Michael Shane Zvacek, 56 of Holden, Missouri passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born July 5, 1969 in Clinton, Missouri, son of Jerry K. Zvacek and Mary Jane (Schroeder) Zvacek. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 87. He was united in marriage to…
Read MoreRibbon Cuttings For New Businesses Saturday, June 6
Holden Mayor Alan Mensch has announced several ribbon cuttings for new businesses will take place Saturday, June 6. Those are: • Renewed Kids Resale (inside Key Coffee) at 11:30 a.m.; • R&S Tire and Service at noon; and • Heiman’s at 1:00 p.m. In addition, Chamber President Brent Brown has announced several were set to…
Read MoreChamber Rodeo Right Around The Corner!
The annual Holden Chamber of Commerce Rodeo is coming to Holden, Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 2026. The event will take place at the City Park Arena (301 East 10th Street). The event schedule and details are: • 6:30 p.m. : Registration opens for Mutton Bustin’ (ages 7 and under; limited to 20…
Read MoreJoyce E. (Rhoades) Shumate
Joyce E. (Rhoades) Shumate, 78 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home. Joyce was born November 8, 1947 in Holden, daughter of Everett F. Rhoades and Hallie (Bradshaw) Rhoades. She graduated from Holden High School, Class of 65. She was a stay at home mom for many years. On August…
Read MoreCity Council Holds Monthly Meeting On May 21, 2026
The Holden City Council gathered for it’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 21 at City Hall. Opening/ Proclamation After approving the consent agenda Mayor Allen Mensch opened with \comments, reading a proclamation honoring former mayor, the late Francis Brillhart. Department Heads Reports The council then reviewed the department heads’ reports in their packets. Of note,…
Read MoreRibbon Cuttings For New Businesses Saturday, June 6
New Mayor and Chamber member Alan Mensch has announced a pair of ribbon cuttings for new businesses will take place Saturday, June 6. Those are: • Renewed Kids Resale (inside Key Coffee) at 11:30 a.m.; and • R&S Tire and Service at Noon. Chamber President Brent Bown has also announced several are going to be…
Read MoreDorothy F. Humphries Pine
Dorothy F. Humphries Pine of Independence, MO passed away at Cedarhurst Retirement Home on May 7, 2026, at age 90. Services included a visitation on May 19 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Speaks Chapel on 39th Street Independence, MO. Graveside services were set for May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holden Cemetery Holden MO. In…
Read MoreFrancis Leroy Brillhart
Francis Leroy Brillhart, age 91, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. Francis was born on Thursday, January 03, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Earl and Blanche (Stewart) Brillhart. He was one of three sons born to the family. At the…
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